Tinubu Appoints Bello Masari Chairman Of TETFund Board
President Bola Tinubu has appointed ex-Kastina State Governor, Aminu Masari, as the new Chairman, Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President also appointed six others as members of the board. They are Senator Sani Danladi, Sunday Adepoju, Nurudeen Adeyemi, Esther Onyinyechukwu Ukachukwu, Turaki Ibrahim and Aboh...
Nigerian Mother Overjoyed As Son Graduates With First Class Honors In Software Engineering From UK University (Photos)
In a heartwarming celebration, Nigerian woman Nkechi Uduma took to social media to express her pride and gratitude as her son, Emmanuel Okala Uduma, graduated with First Class Honors in Software Engineering from the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom, ABN TV reports. In a post on her Facebook page, Nkechi attributed her son's achievement to divine intervention, saying...
Nationwide Protest: Remain On Campus, Minister Of Education Advises Students
The Minister of Education Tahir Mamman has advised students in Nigerian universities to remain on campus during the planned nationwide protests. A statement by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday said the advice was to avoid risking their lives. The statement was signed by the acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Chris Maiyaki, and addressed to Vice-Chancellors of universities. “The Honourable...
Okwun Ojah Family Foundation Empowers 10 Medical Students With N5 Million Scholarship (Photos, Video)
To support future healthcare leaders' education, the Okwun Ojah Foundation has awarded scholarships to 10 medical students from Ohafia extraction. The scholarship award ceremony, held on July 25th, 2024, at the Udumeze Hall in Elu Ohafia, saw each student receive N500,000 to support their medical education in recognized Nigerian universities. READ ALSO: Dr. Barr....
Ondo Varsity Assures Parents, Students Of Adequate Security
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has assured students and their parents of adequate security in the school environment. The Head, Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi, in a statement on Thursday, said that the university was committed to the well-being of students of the institution. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in recent times there...
Minister Of Education Wrong On Minimum Age Requirement
The Minister of Education is deemed indecisive on the reversal of the minimum age requirement set for Tertiary Institution aspirants The Minister of Education’s reversal (or suspension) of his ban on “underage” university admissions after protests by stakeholders is another instance of this administration making a policy decision it has neither fully reasoned through nor consulted on with stakeholders. By...
FG Slashes Allowances Of Scholars Stranded Abroad Over Hardship
The federal government has slashed the allowances of foreign scholars who are currently stranded in Russia, Morocco, and Algeria, among others by 12.7%. The announcement was made through the Federal Ministry of Education, with the reduction attributed to the current economic crisis bedevilling the country. The development comes following Nigerian students studying in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, China, Hungary, and other nations...
Okwun Ojah Family Foundation To Inaugurate N5m Scholarship Fund In Ohafia
Plans are ongoing for the official inauguration of the N5m educational scholarship fund, a project being spearheaded by a charity organisation, Okwun Ojah Family Foundation. The inauguration ceremony will hold on Thursday, July 25th July 2024, at Udumeze Hall Elu Ohafia near Elu Ohafia Motor Park, while the time is 10:00am. A release signed by Mazi Jonah Okoro, the Manager Okwun...
UNIZIK Governing Council Sacks Acting VC Ikechebelu, Appoints Prof Umobi
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (UNIZIK) has appointed Prof Carol Umobi as Acting Vice-Chancellor. The Council, during its meeting on Saturday, removed Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Joe Ikechebelu. Ikechebelu has been the Acting Vice Chancellor for about two months, after taking over from the outgone Vice Chancellor, Prof Charles Esimone. READ ALSO: Peter Obi’s Supporters Behind Planned Protests –...
2024 UTME Top Scorers [FULL LIST]
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On Thursday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) unveiled the 2024 top scorers of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, unveiled the list during the ongoing policy meeting of the Board in Abuja on Thursday. They are; 1. Olowu David – 367- Ondo state 2. Alayande David- 367- Oyo state 3. Orukpe Joel-367- Edo 4. Emmanuel...
